Secrets and habits of people who look and act younger than their age

Who wants to act your age? That's never fun. Take these tips and tricks compiled by Readers Digest to help you act and look younger than you are.

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Get organized

The Longevity Project, an eight-decade study concluded that people that are well-organized typically live longer than those who are less careful.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: Nonsequiturlass

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When you better-organized you are avoid risky behavior, are more careful, and tend to look after your health better.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: Rubbermaid

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Go shopping

A 10-year study conducted in Taiwan of 2,000 people over the age of 65 found that me and women who shopped daily had a lower risk of dying earlier than those who were shopping less often.

PHOTO: Pixabay: kaboompics

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The study concluded that key factors to shopping were social contact, a better physical fitness, and a greater mental agility.

PHOTO: Pixabay: markusspiske

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Eat curry

Curry could help keep your brain young and nimble according to a research study conducted in Singapore.

PHOTO: Pixabay: nataliaaggiato

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The study determined that those who had eaten curry just twice a year were scoring better on cognitive performance tests than whose who did not eat curry. This could be attributed to curry containing the chemical curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, and cholesterol-lowering properties.

PHOTO: Pixabay: PDPics

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Sing with others

A study was conducted on 68 adults which revealed that whose who had joined a choir were in better health, less lonely, used less medication, and were experiencing fewer falls after a year when compared to a similar group of non-singers.

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Singing has an impact on breathing which can be attributed to the health benefits seen in the group who joined a choir. Also there is an emotional benefit to lending your voice to the crowd which could also play a role in the findings of those who were singing.

PHOTO: Pixabay: pcdazero

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Hit the world wide web

Keep your brain active by searching the internet. In a study conducted of people age 55 to 76 who were actively searching the internet on a regular basis, it found that they experienced increased activity in regions of the brain that controlled language, reading, memory, and visual ability.

PHOTO: Pixabay: StockSnap

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Log on to the world wide web and search to your hearts content and you could experience a boost in these areas of the brain, which can lead to better decision-making and an easier time dealing with complex reasoning.

PHOTO: Pixabay: StartupStockPhotos

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Play with grandchildren

Keep yourself young by playing with the younger generation.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: Lars Plougmann

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In a study conducted in East London it was discovered that there were many benefits to both the older and younger generation such as passing on family values and traditions, and also learning and teaching practical skills.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: rjp

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Don't retire young

The key to acting and looking younger could be to work (at least part time) past the normal retirement age according to researchers from the Longevity Project.

PHOTO: Pixabay: stevepb

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Research found that those who were working past retirement were in good health compared to a group who had retired and completely stopped working when they hit retirement age.

PHOTO: Pixabay: aderna

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Be optimistic

If you're optimistic and think positively about your life you will live longer according to a U.S. study conducted of people over the age of 50.

PHOTO: Pixabay: coombesy

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The study asked a group of people how they felt about a range of statements regarding their outlook on the future. Three decades later, follow-up research found that those who had viewed their future and aging in a hopeful way were living on average 7.5 years longer than those who had a pessimistic outlook.

PHOTO: Pixabay: Huskyherz

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Be thick-skinned

A study at Harvard University suggests that those who exhibit Psychological hardiness are more likely to live longer than those who do not.

PHOTO: Pixabay: zstupar

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Psychological hardiness can be described as mental resilience to stress, anxiety, and depression. Practice this and you could live longer and be much happier.

PHOTO: Pixabay: rudyanderson

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Continue to get enough sleep

One common myth is that as we get older we need less sleep, however studies have been conducted showing this is not the case.

PHOTO: Pixabay: dechatorn

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If you are getting less than six hours of sleep not only will you be tired, but your mood will be affected. Continue to get the recommended eight hours of sleep as you become older and you will maintain optimal energy levels.

PHOTO: Pixabay: ErikaWittlieb

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Find something to believe in

Research has shown that the positive emotions associated with attending religious services can help reduce stress in the body.

PHOTO: Pixabay: Kapa65

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U.S. researched have discovered that attending church regularly can add two to three years to your life.

PHOTO: Pixabay: 21025

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Get a dog and take it for walks

A British study of dog walkers determined that walking with your dog can improve your fitness, and also help protect you from feelings of loneliness.

PHOTO: Pixabay: jp26jp

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By taking your dog for a walk everyday you will be getting in needed daily exercise that will help improve your sense of well-being. Also people walking their dog often encounter other dog walkers and are given the opportunity to chat, which benefits both parties.

Who wants to act your age? That's never fun. Take these tips and tricks compiled by Readers Digest to help you act and look younger than you are.

Get organized

The Longevity Project, an eight-decade study concluded that people that are well-organized typically live longer than those who are less careful.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: Nonsequiturlass

When you better-organized you are avoid risky behavior, are more careful, and tend to look after your health better.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: Rubbermaid

Go shopping

A 10-year study conducted in Taiwan of 2,000 people over the age of 65 found that me and women who shopped daily had a lower risk of dying earlier than those who were shopping less often.

PHOTO: Pixabay: kaboompics

The study concluded that key factors to shopping were social contact, a better physical fitness, and a greater mental agility.

PHOTO: Pixabay: markusspiske

Eat curry

Curry could help keep your brain young and nimble according to a research study conducted in Singapore.

PHOTO: Pixabay: nataliaaggiato

The study determined that those who had eaten curry just twice a year were scoring better on cognitive performance tests than whose who did not eat curry. This could be attributed to curry containing the chemical curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, and cholesterol-lowering properties.

PHOTO: Pixabay: PDPics

Sing with others

A study was conducted on 68 adults which revealed that whose who had joined a choir were in better health, less lonely, used less medication, and were experiencing fewer falls after a year when compared to a similar group of non-singers.

Singing has an impact on breathing which can be attributed to the health benefits seen in the group who joined a choir. Also there is an emotional benefit to lending your voice to the crowd which could also play a role in the findings of those who were singing.

PHOTO: Pixabay: pcdazero

Hit the world wide web

Keep your brain active by searching the internet. In a study conducted of people age 55 to 76 who were actively searching the internet on a regular basis, it found that they experienced increased activity in regions of the brain that controlled language, reading, memory, and visual ability.

PHOTO: Pixabay: StockSnap

Log on to the world wide web and search to your hearts content and you could experience a boost in these areas of the brain, which can lead to better decision-making and an easier time dealing with complex reasoning.

PHOTO: Pixabay: StartupStockPhotos

Play with grandchildren

Keep yourself young by playing with the younger generation.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: Lars Plougmann

In a study conducted in East London it was discovered that there were many benefits to both the older and younger generation such as passing on family values and traditions, and also learning and teaching practical skills.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: rjp

Don't retire young

The key to acting and looking younger could be to work (at least part time) past the normal retirement age according to researchers from the Longevity Project.

PHOTO: Pixabay: stevepb

Research found that those who were working past retirement were in good health compared to a group who had retired and completely stopped working when they hit retirement age.

PHOTO: Pixabay: aderna

Be optimistic

If you're optimistic and think positively about your life you will live longer according to a U.S. study conducted of people over the age of 50.

PHOTO: Pixabay: coombesy

The study asked a group of people how they felt about a range of statements regarding their outlook on the future. Three decades later, follow-up research found that those who had viewed their future and aging in a hopeful way were living on average 7.5 years longer than those who had a pessimistic outlook.

PHOTO: Pixabay: Huskyherz

Be thick-skinned

A study at Harvard University suggests that those who exhibit Psychological hardiness are more likely to live longer than those who do not.

PHOTO: Pixabay: zstupar

Psychological hardiness can be described as mental resilience to stress, anxiety, and depression. Practice this and you could live longer and be much happier.

PHOTO: Pixabay: rudyanderson

Continue to get enough sleep

One common myth is that as we get older we need less sleep, however studies have been conducted showing this is not the case.

PHOTO: Pixabay: dechatorn

If you are getting less than six hours of sleep not only will you be tired, but your mood will be affected. Continue to get the recommended eight hours of sleep as you become older and you will maintain optimal energy levels.

PHOTO: Pixabay: ErikaWittlieb

Find something to believe in

Research has shown that the positive emotions associated with attending religious services can help reduce stress in the body.

PHOTO: Pixabay: Kapa65

U.S. researched have discovered that attending church regularly can add two to three years to your life.

PHOTO: Pixabay: 21025

Get a dog and take it for walks

A British study of dog walkers determined that walking with your dog can improve your fitness, and also help protect you from feelings of loneliness.

PHOTO: Pixabay: jp26jp

By taking your dog for a walk everyday you will be getting in needed daily exercise that will help improve your sense of well-being. Also people walking their dog often encounter other dog walkers and are given the opportunity to chat, which benefits both parties.

Who wants to act your age? That's never fun. Take these tips and tricks compiled by Readers Digest to help you act and look younger than you are.

Get organized

The Longevity Project, an eight-decade study concluded that people that are well-organized typically live longer than those who are less careful.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: Nonsequiturlass

When you better-organized you are avoid risky behavior, are more careful, and tend to look after your health better.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: Rubbermaid

Go shopping

A 10-year study conducted in Taiwan of 2,000 people over the age of 65 found that me and women who shopped daily had a lower risk of dying earlier than those who were shopping less often.

PHOTO: Pixabay: kaboompics

The study concluded that key factors to shopping were social contact, a better physical fitness, and a greater mental agility.

PHOTO: Pixabay: markusspiske

Eat curry

Curry could help keep your brain young and nimble according to a research study conducted in Singapore.

PHOTO: Pixabay: nataliaaggiato

The study determined that those who had eaten curry just twice a year were scoring better on cognitive performance tests than whose who did not eat curry. This could be attributed to curry containing the chemical curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, and cholesterol-lowering properties.

PHOTO: Pixabay: PDPics

Sing with others

A study was conducted on 68 adults which revealed that whose who had joined a choir were in better health, less lonely, used less medication, and were experiencing fewer falls after a year when compared to a similar group of non-singers.

Singing has an impact on breathing which can be attributed to the health benefits seen in the group who joined a choir. Also there is an emotional benefit to lending your voice to the crowd which could also play a role in the findings of those who were singing.

PHOTO: Pixabay: pcdazero

Hit the world wide web

Keep your brain active by searching the internet. In a study conducted of people age 55 to 76 who were actively searching the internet on a regular basis, it found that they experienced increased activity in regions of the brain that controlled language, reading, memory, and visual ability.

PHOTO: Pixabay: StockSnap

Log on to the world wide web and search to your hearts content and you could experience a boost in these areas of the brain, which can lead to better decision-making and an easier time dealing with complex reasoning.

PHOTO: Pixabay: StartupStockPhotos

Play with grandchildren

Keep yourself young by playing with the younger generation.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: Lars Plougmann

In a study conducted in East London it was discovered that there were many benefits to both the older and younger generation such as passing on family values and traditions, and also learning and teaching practical skills.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: rjp

Don't retire young

The key to acting and looking younger could be to work (at least part time) past the normal retirement age according to researchers from the Longevity Project.

PHOTO: Pixabay: stevepb

Research found that those who were working past retirement were in good health compared to a group who had retired and completely stopped working when they hit retirement age.

PHOTO: Pixabay: aderna

Be optimistic

If you're optimistic and think positively about your life you will live longer according to a U.S. study conducted of people over the age of 50.

PHOTO: Pixabay: coombesy

The study asked a group of people how they felt about a range of statements regarding their outlook on the future. Three decades later, follow-up research found that those who had viewed their future and aging in a hopeful way were living on average 7.5 years longer than those who had a pessimistic outlook.

PHOTO: Pixabay: Huskyherz

Be thick-skinned

A study at Harvard University suggests that those who exhibit Psychological hardiness are more likely to live longer than those who do not.

PHOTO: Pixabay: zstupar

Psychological hardiness can be described as mental resilience to stress, anxiety, and depression. Practice this and you could live longer and be much happier.

PHOTO: Pixabay: rudyanderson

Continue to get enough sleep

One common myth is that as we get older we need less sleep, however studies have been conducted showing this is not the case.

PHOTO: Pixabay: dechatorn

If you are getting less than six hours of sleep not only will you be tired, but your mood will be affected. Continue to get the recommended eight hours of sleep as you become older and you will maintain optimal energy levels.

PHOTO: Pixabay: ErikaWittlieb

Find something to believe in

Research has shown that the positive emotions associated with attending religious services can help reduce stress in the body.

PHOTO: Pixabay: Kapa65

U.S. researched have discovered that attending church regularly can add two to three years to your life.

PHOTO: Pixabay: 21025

Get a dog and take it for walks

A British study of dog walkers determined that walking with your dog can improve your fitness, and also help protect you from feelings of loneliness.

PHOTO: Pixabay: jp26jp

By taking your dog for a walk everyday you will be getting in needed daily exercise that will help improve your sense of well-being. Also people walking their dog often encounter other dog walkers and are given the opportunity to chat, which benefits both parties.

PHOTO: Pixabay: Kaz

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Who wants to act your age? That's never fun. Take these tips and tricks compiled by Readers Digest to help you act and look younger than you are.